I was thinking about my first day and how I felt that day - December 14, 2004. I hadn't planned ahead...I just quit, so I didn't have a clue what I was in for. Here's how I felt: nervous, shaky, hyper, scared, hungry, unfocused, excited, eager. Why did I feel that way? Because my body was going through Day One of withdrawal from the most addictive drug in the world. I was determined to ride it out, because even though I had no idea what was ahead, I knew that the longer I hung on, the greater the odds that I would get to Day 2.
So knowing what I know now, what would I do differently?
1. I would stay home from work.
2. I would drink lots and lots of ice water.
3. I would have stocked up food supplies and I would eat something every two or three hours.
4. I would wear my pajamas all day.
5. I would have my favorite music on the CD player.
6. I would sit at the computer and search for quit-smoking information.
7. I would lay in bed with the covers over my head as much as I wanted to without feeling guilty.
8. Every hour on the hour, I would reward myself -- a great big hug, a Dove dark chocolate, a really wonderful stretch.
9. I would start my quit journal and begin with a list of all the reasons I was quitting smoking. I would also make a rewards plan.
10. I would tell those closest to me to please love me no matter what happens and that I love them no matter what I might say.
If you are on your first day, I hope this helps you. If you are beyond your first day, please feel free to add or comment.
Rusty :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 614
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17,207
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2149
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 84 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
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Quit Meter
$59,290.40
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 713
Hours: 9
Minutes: 15
Seconds: 58
Life Gained
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Quit Meter
5701
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
228,040
Cigarettes Not Smoked
